Community Focused
The St. Louis American Foundation, along with its education partners, has distributed more than $14 million in scholarships for high-potential, local minority students while also contributing to various community grants.
Recognition Events
Scholarships
Community Grants
Foundation News
- A night for the new guard shaping our region
by Zaria Mac | The St. Louis American on May 22, 2026 at 6:57 pmThe next generation of civic and corporate leadership in St. Louis took center stage Thursday evening as the St. Louis American Foundation hosted its 15th annual Salute to Young Leaders Awards Reception at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. This year, 22 honorees were recognized for their impact across advocacy, entrepreneurship, nonprofit service and corporate The post A night for the new guard shaping our region appeared first on St. Louis American.
- 2026 Salute to Young Leaders Awards
by Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American on May 21, 2026 at 1:00 amA new generation of Black leaders helping shape St. Louis through business, advocacy, the arts and community service will be honored Thursday during […]
- Gallery: 2026 Salute to Business
by The St. Louis American staff on February 20, 2026 at 5:58 pmCheck out the full gallery! The St. Louis American Foundation’s 2026 Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon brought […]
- Salute to Excellence in Business honors Black leaders powering St. Louis’ economic futureby Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American on February 19, 2026 at 11:28 pm
- The St. Louis American Foundationby St. Louis American staff on February 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- Brent Solomon to emcee business awards luncheonby Sylvester Brown Jr. for the St. Louis American on February 16, 2026 at 2:00 am
- Leslie Gill’s mission: Moving women forwardby Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on February 6, 2026 at 2:00 am
Salute to Excellence
Education
The Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala recognizes outstanding local Black educators and provides needed resources for high-achieving students of color to pursue their higher education goals.
Business
The Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon highlights African-American corporate managers and businesses.
Young Leaders
The Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception celebrates African-American professionals under the age 40.
Proceeds from the St. Louis American Foundation‘s 4 annual Salute to Excellence events benefit community grants as well as scholarships for local minority students. In 2022 alone, the foundation and its partners offered $2.8 million in scholarships and community grants, and has fostered more than $15 million since 1994.
